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Water pepper (Polygonum hydropiper)

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Asian marshpepper knotweed, also knows as water-pepper, is cultivated on account of its peppery leaves in Japan and China. It also grows in Europe, preferably on damp ground. The leaves are used fresh, and after brief chewing they develop a

prickling, very unique heat which can't be compared with pepper or chili.

100 water pepper seeds

Details: Plant description & care

Plant family:

polygonaceae

Plant height approx.:

15 – 90 cm

Flowering time:

JuneJulyAugustSeptember

Flower colour:

GreenWhite

Root system :

Forms runners / sprouts

Lifecycle :

AnnualPerennial

sunlight:

Partially shadyfull sun

Sowing & cultivation

Indoor pre-culture (seedling stage):

FebruaryMarchApril

Sowing time outdoors:

MarchAprilMay

Water pepper is an annual plant. Outdoor sowing is possible from March on. Seeds should soak in 2-4 °C cold water for some time, this will increase their germination rate. Likes sunny, slightly moist locations and grows well on lake shores.

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